Parents, Guardians and Carers
Below are a series of resources and websites to guide and assist parents supporting their children’s engagement and journey within sport.
Produced in collaboration with Fiona McCarthy, Sport Psychologist
Resources
FTEM NSW Flyer (PDF, 11.52 MB) (NSW Office of Sport)
FTEM NSW Systems Overview - Full version covering all levels
Helpful information for Emerging Athletes
Activate Inclusion Sports Days (Sport NSW - revolutioniseSPORT)
LetKidsBeKids (Play by the Rules)
Beyond the Black Line (Swimming Australia & Australian Swimmers Assoc Inc.)
FTEM NSW Flyer (PDF, 11.52 MB) (NSW Office of Sport)
FTEM NSW Systems Overview - Foundational levels only
Foundational Tips for Parents Infographic (Office of Sport) (PDF, 1.73 MB)
Supporting your Emerging Athlete Infographic (Office of Sport) (PDF, 192.43 KB)
Top Ten Tips for Parents (Sport Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport) – Click on each tip to gain access to specific advice and a dedicated podcast
Tips for Parents to promote Physical Literacy (Sport Australia)
Sporting Schools (Sport Australia)
Parent Resources (Aspen Institute - Project Play)
Physical Literacy (Sport AUS)
Yulunga Traditional Games (Sport AUS)
Sports Ability (Sport AUS)
Play for Life (Sport AUS)
Inclusive Sport (Sport AUS)
FTEM NSW Flyer (PDF, 11.52 MB)(NSW Office of Sport)
FTEM NSW Systems Overview - Talent levels only
FTEM NSW Systems Overview - Elite and Mastery levels only
Tips for Emerging Athletes Infographic (Office of Sport) (PDF, 482.94 KB)
Tips for Supporting Your Emerging Athlete (PDF, 192.43 KB) (Office of Sport)
High Performance at Home (NSW Institute of Sport) – Wonderful practical tips for athletes
Sport Australia offers individual athlete grants and scholarships.
The Australian Sport Foundation offers individuals and/or organisations support to fundraise for: sporting equipment, upgrades to facilities, travel, training and coaching costs, development pathways and programs, injury/medical costs, and individual/team travel costs.
Promoting Positive Parental Engagement in Sport
Attending to a key action of the Future Champions strategy specific to empowering emerging athletes and their parents, guardians and carers, the NSW Office of Sport in collaboration with sport psychologist Fiona McCarthy, has recently developed a suite of practical resources for parents and sporting organisations and personnel to support positive parental engagement.
Webinar - November 2022
Watch Pathways Masterclass webinar
Resources
ABC of Parenting (PDF, 22.81 MB)
Five Tips of Positive Parenting (PDF, 5.96 MB)
Advice for Sporting Organisations (PDF, 5.73 MB)
Parenting tips to help to connect with your child (PDF, 29.63 MB)
Preventing and overcoming athlete burnout (PDF, 5.77 MB)
Role modelling wise mindsets (PDF, 9.08 MB)
Dealing with losing/disappointment (PDF, 10.74 MB)
Mind and Body Connection (PDF, 32.05 MB)
The Selection process – how to manage success and disappointment (PDF, 7.07 MB)
Managing sibling rivalry (PDF, 5.75 MB)
How to keep your kids confident and in control (PDF, 19.36 MB)